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Caribbean jerk prawn rice bowls

Jerk spiced prawns on coconut rice with sweet mango and a squeeze of lime. Sunny and fast.

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  • Time25 min
  • LevelEasy
  • Costabout £1.93 a head

Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.

4 servings

Ingredients

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Method

  1. 1

    Put the rice, coconut milk, water and a pinch of salt in a pan. Bring to the boil, cover and cook on a low heat for 12 minutes. Leave covered for 3 minutes.

    15 min
  2. 2

    Toss the prawns with the jerk seasoning. Mix the mango, red onion, lime juice, chilli and coriander for the salsa.

  3. 3

    Warm the beans in a small pan for 3 minutes.

    3 min
  4. 4

    Heat the oil in a large frying pan over a high heat. Fry the prawns for 3 to 4 minutes until pink.

    3 min 30 s
  5. 5

    Fluff the rice and spoon into bowls with the beans, prawns and mango salsa.

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